Table 4 Modified Pauli’s meniscal degeneration score (surface of inner border, cellularity, collagen organisation) and total score
From: Substantive molecular and histological changes within the meniscus with tears
Group | Patient# | Surface | Cellularity | Collagen | Total score (grade) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group A | #1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 (normal) |
#2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 (normal) | |
#3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 (normal) | |
#4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 (normal) | |
#5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 (normal) | |
#6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 (normal) | |
Group B | #1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 (mild) |
#2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 (moderate) | |
#3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 (mild) | |
#4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 (mild) | |
#5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 (moderate) | |
#6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 (moderate) | |
#7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 (mild) | |
Group C | #1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 (moderate) |
#2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 (mild) | |
#3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 (severe) | |
#4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7(moderate) | |
#5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 (mild) | |
#6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 (moderate) | |
#7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 (moderate) |